This Friday (Nov. 29) will be entertaining and exciting in downtown 100 Mile House with three big events getting underway starting at 5:30 p.m., and it would be great if we can show support by coming out for them.
Kicking off the evening, the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Santa Claus Parade, which usually attracts around 25 floats.
This is a family event that sees people lining Birch Avenue to show their appreciation for the floats from the local businesses, charities and non-profit groups put together to officially kick off the Christmas holiday season.
The children particularly like to see Santa Claus come to 100 Mile, and the jolly old elf will arrive on a float provided by Canlan Ice Sports this year.
The parade usually lasts about about 30 minutes, and then folks mingle and chat with family, friends and neighbours while taking in the downtown festivities and checking out the local stores.
A new activity has been added to the menu this year with the inaugural Starry Nights Light-up Celebration at 100 Mile District General Hospital at 7 p.m.
This event highlights the South Cariboo Health Foundation’s newest fundraiser that allows sponsors to light up Health Stars that will be hung at the hospital.
Everyone is invited to attend the celebration and see the Health Stars turned on in a blaze of glory to show how caring this South Cariboo community is when it comes to health care and our local hospital.
The stars will continue to shine on the hospital throughout the yuletide season, as a reminder of the importance of supporting our local health facilities.
Following the lighting of the Health Stars, residents are encouraged to check out the local businesses that are offering sales and great deals as part of the Moonlight Madness celebrations.
It is extremely important for all of us to support our local businesses during the Christmas shopping season – the most important part of the year in terms of annual sales.
For many business owners, it is a make-it or break-it time.
We have to help them keep their doors open for business – not only now but throughout the year.
Prices are comparable and the service is great – and we don’t need to travel on wintry roads and deal with strangers.
These folks are our friends and neighbours.
They support the community with donations to numerous causes and community events, including the Santa Claus Parade.
They are volunteers, community supporters and they provide jobs.
They deserve our support.
